Saturday, February 20, 2010

Charity project

Back in high school, we all wanted to save up for a heifer, but never thought we could do it.

I say we can.

I'm setting up a poll in the sidebar so everyone can vote on what you all want to donate our charity money to this year.

There are four options:
+ a COW via Compassion - $215
"This one is udderly awesome! A cow is a valuable asset for a rural family as they provide milk to drink or sell and extra income when calves are born. This gift can help support income-generating activities like raising cows and also includes support and education to help families successfully raise and care for their animals."

+ a HEIFER via the Tear Fund - $300
"When fully grown, heifers plough fields and provide fertiliser, milk, and offspring to increase local herds. When the first female calf is weaned, it is given to another poor household to share the benefits across the community. (Afghanistan, Cambodia, Uganda)"

+ a CALF via Oxfam - $203
"A good set of calves always looks impressive, and these beautiful bovines are no exception. A calf can provide a family with milk, keep their land fertile with manure and when the calf grows to a cow and has a calf of its own, it can be passed on to another family."

+ OTHER
Leave comments if you have other ideas (in the comments section of this post, not in the tags).

You have until the 13th of March to vote.

5 comments:

Sherman said...

I say we approach the Tear Fund and try and talk them down to less than $200 cause Oxfam is offering it at a more competitive price.

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jk1809 said...

Cow's also cost more to keep, depending where they are and who they're looked after by. Might want to check up on what the best option is for the fmaily/ target.

Anonymous said...

"Cow's", James? And "fmaily"? Wait. Is this George?

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